Contains nudity
Figure Studies
Pygmalion and the Image: The Hand Refrains
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An evocative Pre-Raphaelite masterpiece capturing the moment of artistic contemplation between Pygmalion and his creation.
Pygmalion and the Image: The Heart Desires
Edward Burne-Jones
1878 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A hauntingly beautiful Pre-Raphaelite scene by Edward Burne-Jones exploring themes of artistic longing and classical mythology.
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Where it works
A balanced piece with a quiet mood with softened warm notes — adds structure to a more polished room.
- Often works in
- Study · Library · Bedroom
- Placement
- Strong for entryways, narrow walls, and vertical placements
- Walls
- Best with clear wall contrast
- Color notes
- Soft gray, Charcoal black, Warm beige
About the piece
Created in 1878, 'The Heart Desires' is the first in Burne-Jones's celebrated Pygmalion series. The work showcases the artist's mature Symbolist style, characterized by a muted, ethereal palette and a dreamlike atmosphere. This painting captures the sculptor in a moment of quiet introspection, surrounded by the cool, marble-like forms of his creations.
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